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Bowen Boys #1
Walker
“Those damned men. What the hell were they thinking running her down like they were?” He looked up at Khan when he growled. “What you got to say, boy? Spill it.”“She’s human. The better question is what the hell was she doing on our property with them? We don’t need their kind around here.”Caitlynne McCray works for the government but at the moment she is running for her life. Two idiots told her that they’d give her a ten minute head start in the woods before they began hunting her. Hunting her like an animal.But when the large black panther appears in front of her she knows that if the Ingram boys see him, they’ll hurt him. Caitlynne can’t let that happen. Shot and beaten she creates a diversion so they both can escape.Walker knew the moment he was asked to find her who she was to him. A human in a group full of panthers could be bad but when his older brother Khan forbade him to be with her, Walker felt as if he was torn in two.But when her past comes calling it's either help her or his family will be hurt as well. He and his family will do anything for the beautiful blue eyed woman. Especially when she saves one of their own at the risk of her own life.Corruption, arms deals gone bad and assignation attempts are nothing compared to the volatile connection between the two lovers. Lynne has met her match but can she keep him safe? His family safe?
114 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 5, 2013
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About the author
Kathi S. Barton
446 books673 followersKathi Barton, author of the bestselling series Force of Nature, lives in Nashport, Ohio with her husband Paul. In addition to writing full time Kathi likes to spend time with her eight grandkids, three children and three children-in-laws. She writes to relax and have fun.
Her muse, a cross between Jimmy Stewart and Hugh Jackman brings them to life for her readers in a way that has them coming back time and again for more. Her favorite genre is paranormal romance with a great deal of spice. You can visit Kathi on line and drop her an email if you’d like. She loves hearing from her fans. aaronskiss@gmail.com.
Follow Kathi on her blog: http://kathisbartonauthor.blogspot.com/
Her muse, a cross between Jimmy Stewart and Hugh Jackman brings them to life for her readers in a way that has them coming back time and again for more. Her favorite genre is paranormal romance with a great deal of spice. You can visit Kathi on line and drop her an email if you’d like. She loves hearing from her fans. aaronskiss@gmail.com.
Follow Kathi on her blog: http://kathisbartonauthor.blogspot.com/
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May 19, 2013
Good story line, but poor writing. The sentence structure was so poor, it was frequently difficult to sort out the topic.
November 11, 2021
Ok, it's that time again. 'Walker' is the first book in Kathi S. Barton's "Bowen Boys" series. It was released back in April 2013 and I hadn't read it yet. So for those of you who have, then you know what an intriguing shifter romance storyline this book has. For those who haven't, let me assure you of what a great book this is. If you've read the blurb, you know Caitlynne, Lynne, is being deliberately pursued in the woods by two men trying to kill her. As she's trying to hide behind a tree to catch her breath and ease up the pain of her present injuries a large black panther is staring at her. She hears her pursuers approaching and knows they will bring harm to the large cat if she can't think of something quick. So she picks up a rock and throws it before her and the panther run in the opposite direction. When she literally cannot go any further she props herself up by a tree and buries under the leaves with the thought of her perishing by the panther or the Ingram brothers. She's hoping the panther. Walker Bowen is a werepanther, a doctor, and the second oldest of the Bowen boys. He's the one called to come to check on the woman who saved his father's life. With all the blood everywhere it's not hard for Walker to realize this human is his mate but with his father retiring and his older brother, Khan, becoming the leader of their group, Khan has forbidden her to be on the property much less helping her. If you know anything at all about Kathi S. Barton's writings, then you know she always has headstrong, resilient characters with personality flaws that make them completely relatable. The villain is always a little off-kilter mentally with a skewed sense of logic. This storyline is no different. There's intrigue, mystery, murders, deception, disloyalty, and yet it's filled with the love of family, loyalty, love, and protection. I loved the story and am excited to finish this new to me series.
December 27, 2014
“Those damned men. What the hell were they thinking running her down like they were?” He looked up at Khan when he growled. “What you got to say, boy? Spill it.”
“She’s human. The better question is what the hell was she doing on our property with them? We don’t need their kind around here.”
Caitlynne McCray works for the government but at the moment she is running for her life. Two idiots told her that they’d give her a ten minute head start in the woods before they began hunting her. Hunting her like an animal.
But when the large black panther appears in front of her she knows that if the Ingram boys see him, they’ll hurt him. Caitlynne can’t let that happen. Shot and beaten she creates a diversion so they both can escape.
Walker knew the moment he was asked to find her who she was to him. A human in a group full of panthers could be bad but when his older brother Khan forbade him to be with her, Walker felt as if he was torn in two.
But when her past comes calling it's either help her or his family will be hurt as well. He and his family will do anything for the beautiful blue eyed woman. Especially when she saves one of their own at the risk of her own life.
Corruption, arms deals gone bad and assignation attempts are nothing compared to the volatile connection between the two lovers. Lynne has met her match but can she keep him safe? His family safe?
### About the Author
Kathi Barton, author of the bestselling series Force of Nature, lives in Nashport, Ohio with her husband Paul. In addition to writing full time Kathi likes to spend time with her eight grandkids, three children and three children-in-laws. She writes to relax and have fun. Her muse, a cross between Jimmy Stewart and Hugh Jackman brings them to life for her readers in a way that has them coming back time and again for more. Her favorite genre is paranormal romance with a great deal of spice. You can visit Kathi on line and drop her an email if you’d like. She loves hearing from her fans. aaronskiss@gmail.com. Follow Kathi on her blog: http://kathisbartonauthor.blogspot.com/
“She’s human. The better question is what the hell was she doing on our property with them? We don’t need their kind around here.”
Caitlynne McCray works for the government but at the moment she is running for her life. Two idiots told her that they’d give her a ten minute head start in the woods before they began hunting her. Hunting her like an animal.
But when the large black panther appears in front of her she knows that if the Ingram boys see him, they’ll hurt him. Caitlynne can’t let that happen. Shot and beaten she creates a diversion so they both can escape.
Walker knew the moment he was asked to find her who she was to him. A human in a group full of panthers could be bad but when his older brother Khan forbade him to be with her, Walker felt as if he was torn in two.
But when her past comes calling it's either help her or his family will be hurt as well. He and his family will do anything for the beautiful blue eyed woman. Especially when she saves one of their own at the risk of her own life.
Corruption, arms deals gone bad and assignation attempts are nothing compared to the volatile connection between the two lovers. Lynne has met her match but can she keep him safe? His family safe?
### About the Author
Kathi Barton, author of the bestselling series Force of Nature, lives in Nashport, Ohio with her husband Paul. In addition to writing full time Kathi likes to spend time with her eight grandkids, three children and three children-in-laws. She writes to relax and have fun. Her muse, a cross between Jimmy Stewart and Hugh Jackman brings them to life for her readers in a way that has them coming back time and again for more. Her favorite genre is paranormal romance with a great deal of spice. You can visit Kathi on line and drop her an email if you’d like. She loves hearing from her fans. aaronskiss@gmail.com. Follow Kathi on her blog: http://kathisbartonauthor.blogspot.com/
August 12, 2016
Shifters, It's my weakness. I can't get enough of them, Wolves, Bears, Cats, Tigers, I mean anything and I'm a goner, lost in a fantasy story for hours.
The Bowen boys have kept me entertained for quite some time and since reading this series, I found other books by this Author that are a must read. I love it when I find a complete new series to lose myself in.
How to describe Walker Bowen? He's handsome, okay strike that, he's beyond handsome, he's a doctor, popular amongst the locals and he's a shifter. Yep, there's going to be one very lucky lady, well if he ever finds his mate. Unfortunately none of the Bowen boys have ever found their mate, the one person that holds the other half of them and makes them feel complete.
A woman called Caitlynne McCray enters the Bowen's family life after nearly being killed. Walker obviously realises that this woman means more to him, but his brother, Khan doesn't like humans and since he is the leader of his pack, they will abide by his rules, pffff! He got my back up the instant he spoke. Walker is a good man and doesn't want to hurt his brother but if Caitlynne is his mate he will protect her with everything he has.
Caitlynne McCray is no push over, this woman is feisty much to Khan's dismay. She works for the FBI or is it the CIA, okay, either way she seems to be everywhere, she doesn't trust easy unless you're the President and even then it's no easy feat getting her to open up. She lives a dangerous life and doesn't want the Bowen's to become collateral damage. So for their sake she needs to move on and out of their lives. Yeah good luck with that. Seriously if a shifter knock on my door now, I'd be gone. Bags packed and ready to live the life of a shifters mate which involves being loved like never before, the sex is like having an outer body experience, the instinct to protect is so great. What have these women got to complain about? LOL!!
I loved the characters in this book, from the parents to all the Bowen boys. If you love shifter romances then you definitely need to check out this series.
June 16, 2013
I LOVED this book! seriously a kick butt heroine that I really was able to enjoy for the first time in (it seems like ages) THANK YOU! for writing about a woman with SERIOUS skillz! these Bowen men flip my switch although Khan seriously was a turd, she definitely put him in his place in ways that had me hooting with laughter to the point my poor husband thought I needed to be medicated LOL!!!! so far Khan`s book I LOVE as well..please hurry & finish the next book :( I dunno how much more my daughter can take of my whining LOL! I loveeeeee these books...You Rock!
August 1, 2016
This is an amazing story about werepanthers and a government agent named Lynne - Walker can't believe that he has finally found his mate in the middle of this action packed mystery surrounding Lynne -- plenty of action in and out of the bedroom and absolutely love the way that Lynne puts all the werepanthers in their place -- can't wait for Khan to get his own story - would highly recommend this to all
November 18, 2013
Okay! This was the first time I have read anything by this author, and let's just say she did not disappoint, I loved this story, Caitlyn was freaking hilarious and on top of that she is a hard core bad ass, and Walker now he was a different story. I highly recommend this book. now I'm off to reading the second one in the series.
April 13, 2013
This was the first book in the panther series
it was about a werepanther named Walker
and A hired killer by the goverment called her Lynn
Always this was a romance adventure and mystery all in to
one .. Very well done Kathi Barton .. I love your shifter
story's
it was about a werepanther named Walker
and A hired killer by the goverment called her Lynn
Always this was a romance adventure and mystery all in to
one .. Very well done Kathi Barton .. I love your shifter
story's
September 17, 2013
This book was really great. I started off by just reading the sample and I couldn't help but buy it. It kept me wanting more the entire book. I read this book in probably 1.5 days. Loved it and couldn't wait to read the next book. Read this!! Its excellent
June 27, 2014
I really enjoyed the first book in this series, and looking forward to the next.
I have never read a book about shifting and was curious to find out how it would work in a romance novel. I really can't wait to start reading about the next brother and his mate.
I have never read a book about shifting and was curious to find out how it would work in a romance novel. I really can't wait to start reading about the next brother and his mate.
September 11, 2015
Good
Great start to the series, I'm looking forward to Khan's story next. I reeally like Kathi's books. She e has a bit of humor and action that are a good mix. She has a very good imagination.
Great start to the series, I'm looking forward to Khan's story next. I reeally like Kathi's books. She e has a bit of humor and action that are a good mix. She has a very good imagination.
June 21, 2013
An interesting story. It felt disjointed at times. The story would take a jump to the left, and then a step to the right. I can't quite explain it. I'm still reading the next one, though.
October 31, 2013
i loved walker...i love the fact that all the Bowen boys get their ass kicked but also they get loved so much!
August 25, 2014
love this book
October 19, 2015
Loved this book amazingly wrote Kathi
November 3, 2016
Very thin storyline!
January 17, 2020
I just loved what a strong heroine Caitlyn was. So refreshing to have a female lead who really could kick a** and not worry about taking names. Totally capable and in a high echelon of a specialist job category with a respect and bond to a world leader.
Caitlyn also took no crap from Khan and was equal to smacking him down.
Loved Walker and how he was willing to stand up to Khan.
Great family but I had forgotten how terrible Khan is in this first book.
I read and reviewed this book years ago but reviews posted from back of book are missing.
Caitlyn also took no crap from Khan and was equal to smacking him down.
Loved Walker and how he was willing to stand up to Khan.
Great family but I had forgotten how terrible Khan is in this first book.
I read and reviewed this book years ago but reviews posted from back of book are missing.
March 1, 2020
Great story highly recommended. I found myself falling a little for all the Bowen Brothers
and George aswell. Loved it
and George aswell. Loved it
June 13, 2018
Who knew running for her life would lead Caitlynne to the one person who could give her life meaning?
Caitlynne McCray has the kind of job that not everyone can do. She can't even begin to imagine a man wanting to stand by her side, knowing she can protect them both better than anybody ever could. But Walker Bowen isn't one to just walk away even when his brother has forbidden him from seeing her.
**"You poor thing. So much love could be yours but for the hatred of another of your kind. She hurt his brother and now..."**
From the moment Walker Bowen sniffed out Caitlynne to help her he's known she is his mate. But because another human has hurt their leader, Caitlynne unknowingly is putting a strain on the family. Will Walker be able to help him see not all humans are like the one that hurt him? Or will Caitlynne's past come back and hurt them all?
Caitlynne and Walker are a really great couple together.
She tends to be on the more serious side, while Walker is able to always break up tension with his humor.
**"I love you, Caitlynne. More than I ever dreamed possible, I love you. Beside, the alimony to you would kill me."**
**I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book**
Caitlynne McCray has the kind of job that not everyone can do. She can't even begin to imagine a man wanting to stand by her side, knowing she can protect them both better than anybody ever could. But Walker Bowen isn't one to just walk away even when his brother has forbidden him from seeing her.
**"You poor thing. So much love could be yours but for the hatred of another of your kind. She hurt his brother and now..."**
From the moment Walker Bowen sniffed out Caitlynne to help her he's known she is his mate. But because another human has hurt their leader, Caitlynne unknowingly is putting a strain on the family. Will Walker be able to help him see not all humans are like the one that hurt him? Or will Caitlynne's past come back and hurt them all?
Caitlynne and Walker are a really great couple together.
She tends to be on the more serious side, while Walker is able to always break up tension with his humor.
**"I love you, Caitlynne. More than I ever dreamed possible, I love you. Beside, the alimony to you would kill me."**
**I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book**
January 12, 2016
Caitlynne McCray is one serious Bad Ass, she is one of those female characters that make you want to grow up and be her. Walker Bowen is not quite as Alpha as Catilynne, but he knows how to make her purr. This was a fast moving storyline with a lot of things going on so it is easy to get distracted. Each distraction has a purpose tying multiple events together and establishing the depth of Catilynne's character. Being introduced to Walkers family was quite entertaining, Kahn is the Alpha and he does not like humans. His animosity toward Caitlynne made for some interesting interactions between the family and between him and Caitlynne. The main focus was not really on the shifter aspect of the storyline but on Caitlynnne and her job. The shifter element seemed to be second but not forgotten. It was seamlessly interwoven blending the two elements into an amazing tale. This book had lots of action, some interesting twists and was an exciting read. I look forward to book 2 as Kahn's story should be lots of fun.
I was given and ARC for an honest review
I was given and ARC for an honest review
January 31, 2016
Excellent!
I've read this book before; but wanted to read it again because this author's books have everything that I love in a book &/or series. Walter's & Caitlynne's story has a good vs bad plot; somewhat explicit sex scenes & was fast paced & exciting to read. Caitlynne is a strong woman who can take care of herself & everyone she cares about & when she & Walker 1st met she was injured & unconscious & human. Walker didn't have a problem with that but his older brother Khan did & he had told Walker that he couldn't mate her. This is a HEA story; but the book can be read as a standalone. However, you will want to read the series because its excellent!
I've read this book before; but wanted to read it again because this author's books have everything that I love in a book &/or series. Walter's & Caitlynne's story has a good vs bad plot; somewhat explicit sex scenes & was fast paced & exciting to read. Caitlynne is a strong woman who can take care of herself & everyone she cares about & when she & Walker 1st met she was injured & unconscious & human. Walker didn't have a problem with that but his older brother Khan did & he had told Walker that he couldn't mate her. This is a HEA story; but the book can be read as a standalone. However, you will want to read the series because its excellent!
September 10, 2013
Wow, this was a different and exciting cat shifter PNR.
Instead of the male cat shifter being the badass alpha, we have a no-nonsense CIA operative heroine. One who likes guns, explosions and has a "wealth" of experience.
Our cat shifter, Walker, is a doctor and quite capable but no-where near as kickass as Caitlynne. Caitlynne is a little paranoid following the takedown of the VP on gunrunning charges.
Really enjoyed this story, probably the 2nd half more than the 1st, but that is fairly usual with the start of a new series.
Instead of the male cat shifter being the badass alpha, we have a no-nonsense CIA operative heroine. One who likes guns, explosions and has a "wealth" of experience.
Our cat shifter, Walker, is a doctor and quite capable but no-where near as kickass as Caitlynne. Caitlynne is a little paranoid following the takedown of the VP on gunrunning charges.
Really enjoyed this story, probably the 2nd half more than the 1st, but that is fairly usual with the start of a new series.
June 6, 2018
This book was artfully crafted and uniquely designed to pull you into the pages where secrets and fairytales live and dreams come true for those who believe!
Book was enchanting, enthralling and endlessly entertaining where stubbornness and determination to rise above conflict with core of steel to get to w where the love and happiness lives! I don't think you can ask for more than that in life except for God's grace to cover you!
One of Greatest Fans,
Lena deLeon
lenadeleon2004.ld@gmail.com
Book was enchanting, enthralling and endlessly entertaining where stubbornness and determination to rise above conflict with core of steel to get to w where the love and happiness lives! I don't think you can ask for more than that in life except for God's grace to cover you!
One of Greatest Fans,
Lena deLeon
lenadeleon2004.ld@gmail.com
August 23, 2013
Walker has one of the kindest hearts. I very much enjoyed this introduction to the Bowen Boys and family. At this point in time, I find myself not liking Walkers brother Khan. He is a real ass. The lengths Walker will go to stay with Caitlynne are admirable. I hate to give away a story, so this is short and to the point. If you want a good read and you are wanting a odd love story with some intrigue, then you will love Walker.
I was give an ARC in exchange for a honest review.
I was give an ARC in exchange for a honest review.
December 14, 2023
I never reviewed this book when I read it the first time. I just read it again for the second time!! I have to say that Kathi S. Barton is one of my favorite authors when it comes to paranormal romance. I think that Walker and Lynne are perfect for each other. I also love how even though Lynne starts out being in trouble she is a strong female. This is actually my first review ever and I hope that it good. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves paranormal romance!!
December 31, 2014
anew Author for me. and it was a great book. Great Heroine that didn't let Noone or anything scare her and was just as strong as the hero. who was a doctor who turn into a panther and I love cats of any kind. can't wait to continue the series.
May 5, 2019
Fantastic and fun
Like aloNe Barton's books her lead female character is are In and knows how to lead. This one she is smart and willing to get things done. I loved how she kicked Megan's butt. And most of all how she stayed ahead of the villains of which there were many.
Like aloNe Barton's books her lead female character is are In and knows how to lead. This one she is smart and willing to get things done. I loved how she kicked Megan's butt. And most of all how she stayed ahead of the villains of which there were many.
March 8, 2018
3.5 Stars
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